In Remembrance Of

Joetta June Boydston

Joetta June Boydston, 67, of St. Joseph, MO formerly of Dearborn, MO passed away, Sunday, November 11, 2018.

She was born on June 30, 1951 to John O. Jones, Jr. and LaVena Mable (Coston) Jones in Maryville, Missouri. Joetta grew up in the Kansas City, Missouri area with her mother and step-father James Loehr along with her brothers. She attended East High School in Kansas City where she graduated. 

On April 14, 1978 she was united in marriage to Marion Howard Boydston. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn where they raised their family. In 2004 they moved to St. Joseph. Marion passed away August 20, 2018. 

Joetta was a member of the Eastern Star. 

She was also preceded in death by her mother LaVena M. Loehr; her father John O. Jones, Jr.; her son Wyatt Boydston; and her brother Randy Loehr.

Joetta is survived by her children, Shane Wardlow, Angela Moore, Candy Paluka and Christina Loehr; grandchildren, Makenzie, Makayla, Tyler, Spencer, Andrew, Nicolas, Taylor, Korbyn, Tristan, and Addison; one great-grandson; father James Loehr; brother Rodney Loehr and wife Choe Ann; brother-in-law Earl Boydston and wife Debbie; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton, MO with visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. prior to the service. 

Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 16th at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton, MO.

Donations may be made for Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

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16 comments

  • Kelly Sue Ramirez

    She leaves a wonderful legacy through this wonderful family. It was a privilege to serve all of you and help care for your sweet mother.

    Kindest regards,
    Kelly Sue

  • Roger & De Loehr

    Our love and prayer to the family

  • Gina Mularoni

    I very much enjoyed taking care of Joetta and visiting with her at appointments. We will miss her so much! I know she is at peace now and back in the arms of Marion. Or keeping him in line anyway!! What an onery but fun lady!!

  • Sharon Appleby

    Candy and Chrissy,
    Sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family during the loss of your Mom. We will miss her onery personality. She is at peace now, and together with your Dad. Take care.

  • Brian Boydston

    Prayers for this family that has had a tough year. Sorry I was unable to attend as I was out of town.

  • Edie McGrath

    So Sorry for the lose of your mother. Praying for the family.

  • Mary Boydston

    So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers

  • Julie Ann Jones McCracken

    we are with you all in spirit all our love.

  • Carol Domingos

    So very sorry for your loss.
    I lost my mom in 1983 and I miss my best friend everyday

  • Phillip & Judi Dearing

    Thoughts and prayers for you all….

  • Candy Paluka

    LOVE & MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH MOMMA, I HAVE PEACE KNOWING YOU & DADDY ARE BACK TOGETHER AGAIN.

  • Janet Loehr

    Those we love don’t go away
    They walk beside us everyday
    Unseen, Unheard but always near
    So loved, so missed, so very dear.

    So sorry for the loss of your beautiful momma. It’s been a hard few months for
    Your family. Praying you find God’s Peace
    As you bury another family member.

  • Tammie S. Stewart

    So sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing she is now with her love of her life in heaven and watching down over all that they loved and cared for. Love you Taylor.

  • Corey Glover

    I unfortunately never got to meet you, but i know by meeting Candi that you were a sweet lady that raised a great mother to my little cousin Taylor. I know your loss will be hard on them but they will know that you’re in Heaven looking down on them watching and smiling.

  • ELMER DAVID NICHOLS JR

    OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSS .TRY TO ALWAYS SEE THE BEAUTY AND FUN IN EVERYTHING THAT BRINGS THE THOUGHTS OF YOUR PARENTS INTO YOUR MIND ,FOR AT THAT TIME THEY ARE TRULY WITH YOU IN FAITH AND SPIRIT. JUST AS THEY HAVE BEEN ALL OF YOUR LIVES .THEY HELPED EACH ONE OF YOU DEVELOP YOUR OWN STRENGTHS ,WHICH COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER. SO ALLOW THOSE INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THESE TROUBLED TIMES ,AS A FAMILY, STRONGER FOR THE EXPERIENCE. EVEN THOUGH THE DISTANCE IS GREAT YOUR OHIO FAMILY IS JUST A CALL AWAY .

  • Terrie Spencer

    So very sorry for the loss of your grandma, Taylor, prayers to you and your family

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